AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST I

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Department of Human Services, Charles County Department of Social Services, which is located in Southern Maryland (65 miles south of Baltimore).

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

CHARLES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

200 KENT AVENUE

LA PLATA, MD 20646

Prepares and distributes budget allocations specific to Family, Adults and Children's Services division's non-allocated funds (exclusive of special project and grant funds). Monitors financial transactions and contracts. Ensures that all special/program funds are effectively allocated to budget line items that are tracked and managed in-house; financial transactions and contracts are monitored and processed in a proficient and timely manner.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:    A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  One year of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 semester hours of graduate education in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service  experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. 

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. One year of experience working with QuickBooks.

2. One year of experience reconciling multiple accounting systems.

3. One year of experience working with grants for a human services program.

4. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting.

Must be willing to accept employment in Charles County, which is located in Southern Maryland.  Charles County is around 65 miles south of Baltimore.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:  Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.  

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.    

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.  All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.  

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.   

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.   People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.   We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.